Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters

• Sam PhillipsCollaborating with T Bone Burnett, Leslie Phillips changed her name and left her Christian label behind - Robert Plant, who recorded one of her songs on Raising Sand, is a fan.
• Mat KearneyA revealing talk about songwriting with the "Nothing Left to Lose" singer.
• Tim Butler of The Psychedelic FursTim and his brother Richard are the Furs' foundation; Tim explains how they write and tells the story of "Pretty In Pink."
• Graham Bonnet (Alcatrazz, Rainbow)Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai were two of Graham's co-writers for some '80s rock classics.
• Chris Wilson of The Flamin' GrooviesChris talks about writing the Groovies' song "Shake Some Action," and recording it with producer Dave Edmunds.
• Rick Wartell of TroubleOnce billed as the "white metal" complement to their labelmates Slayer, Trouble remains one of the most influential hard rock bands of the era.
• Wayne Hussey of The MissionWayne picks the standout tracks he wrote for The Mission and for his former band, The Sisters of Mercy.
• The LimousinesFrontman Eric Victorino breaks down tracks on their second album Hush, and also "Very Busy People," which asks if technology is disconnecting us.
• Jon Oliva of Trans-Siberian OrchestraWriting great prog metal isn't easy, especially when it's for 60 musicians.
• Ville Valo of HIMThe lead singer for HIM shares some surprising insights about their songs, which he says can take years to complete.